Press Release from the Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission: Lima, OH (December 16, 2022) - CHOOSE to drive sober this holiday season. To prevent fatal as well as serious injury crashes this holiday season, law enforcement agencies in Allen County will be out in full force. Starting December 16th through the new year, federal, state, and local law enforcement will be working overtime to enforce impaired driving laws.
On average, more than 10,000 people are killed each year in drunk-driving crashes. Of these 10,000 deaths, many occur during the holiday season. A time of joy, light, and togetherness will come a time of mourning. These deaths ARE preventable.
· CHOOSE to be responsible and don’t risk it… you will be caught.
· If you plan to drink, CHOOSE a non-drinking designated driver before going out.
· CHOOSE to take transit, a taxicab, or ask a sober friend to drive you home.
· CHOOSE to spend the night where the activity is being held.
· CHOOSE to take the keys away from a friend who is about to drink and drive.
· CHOOSE to report impaired drivers to law enforcement.
· CHOOSE to always buckle up -- it is your best defense against an impaired driver.
